Hendrickson head coach Chip Killian hand over the regional semi final trophy after beating Sachse Mustangs 42-35 during the third round of the Class 6A, Division I playoffs on Saturday, December 2, 2017 at Waco ISD Stadium in Waco, Texas. (RICARDO B. BRAZZIELL / AMERICAN-STATESMAN)

I felt that this image was a very powerful moment from The Leander Rouse Raiders. It was almost like the four teammates was looking in the mirror when they were overcome with emotion after losing to Aledo Bearcats in overtime 3-2 during the Class 5A girls state semifinal at the Georgetown.Leander Rouse Raiders (3) Alivia Sparschu hugs (7) Rika Kocek as they are over come with emotion after losing to Aledo Bearcats in overtime 3-2 during the Class 5A girls state semifinal at the Georgetown ISD Athletic Complex on Thursday, April 13, 2017.RICARDO B. BRAZZIELL/AMERICAN-STATESMAN

Leander Rouse Raiders (3) Alivia Sparschu hugs (7) Rika Kocek as they are over come with emotion after losing to Aledo Bearcats in overtime 3-2 during the Class 5A girls state semifinal at the Georgetown ISD Athletic Complex on Thursday, April 13, 2017.RICARDO B. BRAZZIELL/AMERICAN-STATESMAN

New England Patriots #46 James Develin celebrates after receiving the Vince Lombardi Trophy for beating the Atlanta Falcons 34-28 in overtime on Sunday, Feb. 5 , 2017 during the NFL Super Bowl LI football game at the NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas. RICARDO B. BRAZZIELL/AMERICAN-STATESMAN

This is one of my favorite images of the year because I had to work so hard to get a simple predicable moment. I was running, pushing, elbowing, and stepping on players, sport reporters, fans, sport photographer’s feet and anyone on the field that had a Super Bowl credential that was working just as hard as I was to get the same shot, it felt like I was in a washing machine, however this moment of New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady was worth it for the Chicago Bears fan.New England Patriots Tom Brandy celebrates after receiving the Vince Lombardi Trophy for beating the Atlanta Falcons 34-28 in overtime on Sunday, Feb. 5 , 2017 during the NFL Super Bowl LI football game at the NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas. RICARDO B. BRAZZIELL/AMERICAN-STATESMAN

Gov. Greg Abbott and his wife Cecilia make their way to the podium where Gov. Greg Abbott will give his State of the State speech in the House Chamber at the Texas State Capitol on Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2017. RICARDO B. BRAZZIELL/AMERICAN-STATESMAN

Gov. Greg Abbott makes his way to the podium where he will give his State of the State speech in the House Chamber at the Texas State Capitol on Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2017. RICARDO B. BRAZZIELL/AMERICAN-STATESMAN

Representative Dennis Bonnen of District 25 shakes Gov. Greg Abbott as he makes his way to the podium where he will give his State of the State speech in the House Chamber at the Texas State Capitol on Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2017. RICARDO B. BRAZZIELL/AMERICAN-STATESMAN

Gov. Greg Abbott delivers his State of the State speech during the in the 85th meeting of the Texas Legislature in the House Chamber at the Texas State Capitol on Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2017. RICARDO B. BRAZZIELL/AMERICAN-STATESMAN

Gov. Greg Abbott received a standing ovation from supports seated in the House Chambers as he delivered his State of the State speech on Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2017. RICARDO B. BRAZZIELL/AMERICAN-STATESMANRICARDO B. BRAZZIELL/AMERICAN-STATESMAN

Gov. Greg Abbott makes his way from the podium after he gave his State of the State speech in the House Chamber at the Texas State Capitol on Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2017. RICARDO B. BRAZZIELL/AMERICAN-STATESMAN

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Pro-life supporter Carmen Scanio looks on as Texas House of Representative member Byron Curtis Cook of district 8 speaks on the south steps of the Texas State Capitol in front of a large crowd of pro-life supporters during the nation wide kick off Rally for Life on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2017. The pro-life march intends to highlight the 44th anniversary since the Supreme Court’s ruling on the Roe v. Wade case, which legalized abortion in 1973.RICARDO B. BRAZZIELL/AMERICAN-STATESMAN

A large pro-life crowd gathered at the corner of 1800 Congress Avenue and marched to the Texas State Capitol on north 11th Congress Avenue to kick off the Texas Rally for life. The pro-life march intends to highlight the 44th anniversary since the Supreme Court’s ruling on the Roe v. Wade case, which legalized abortion in 1973.RICARDO B. BRAZZIELL/AMERICAN-STATESMAN

A large pro-life crowd gathered at the corner of 1800 Congress Avenue and marched to the Texas State Capitol on north 11th Congress Avenue to kick off the Texas Rally for life. The pro-life march intends to highlight the 44th anniversary since the Supreme Court’s ruling on the Roe v. Wade case, which legalized abortion in 1973.RICARDO B. BRAZZIELL/AMERICAN-STATESMAN

A large pro-life crowd gathered at the corner of 1800 Congress Avenue and marched to the Texas State Capitol on north 11th Congress Avenue to kick off the Texas Rally for life. The pro-life march intends to highlight the 44th anniversary since the Supreme Court’s ruling on the Roe v. Wade case, which legalized abortion in 1973.RICARDO B. BRAZZIELL/AMERICAN-STATESMAN

Brenden Foster performs with The Levites as a large pro-life supporters make their way on the south steps of the Texas State Capitol on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2017. The pro-life march intends to highlight the 44th anniversary since the Supreme Court’s ruling on the Roe v. Wade case, which legalized abortion in 1973.RICARDO B. BRAZZIELL/AMERICAN-STATESMAN

Clare Dempsey, Alexandra Vasquez, and Ava Vasquez cheer on other pro-life supporters on the south steps of the Texas State Capitol on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2017 during the nation wide kick off Rally for life. The pro-life march intends to highlight the 44th anniversary since the Supreme Court’s ruling on the Roe v. Wade case, which legalized abortion in 1973.RICARDO B. BRAZZIELL/AMERICAN-STATESMAN

A large pro-life crowd gathered at the corner of 1800 Congress Avenue and marched to the Texas State Capitol on north 11th Congress Avenue to kick off the Texas Rally for life. The pro-life march intends to highlight the 44th anniversary since the Supreme Court’s ruling on the Roe v. Wade case, which legalized abortion in 1973.RICARDO B. BRAZZIELL/AMERICAN-STATESMAN

A large pro-life crowd gathered at the corner of 1800 Congress Avenue and marched to the Texas State Capitol on north 11th Congress Avenue to kick off the Texas Rally for life. The pro-life march intends to highlight the 44th anniversary since the Supreme Court’s ruling on the Roe v. Wade case, which legalized abortion in 1973.RICARDO B. BRAZZIELL/AMERICAN-STATESMAN

Texas head baseball coach David Pierce answer questions from the local news media on the first day of practice for the 2017 baseball season at UFCU Disch-Falk Field on Friday, January 27, 2017. RICARDO B.BRAZZIELL/AMERICAN-STATESMAN

Texas head baseball coach David Pierce warms up during the first practice of the 2017 baseball season at UFCU Disch-Falk Field on Friday, January 27, 2017. RICARDO B.BRAZZIELL/AMERICAN-STATESMAN

Texas head baseball coach David Pierce warms up during the first practice of the 2017 baseball season at UFCU Disch-Falk Field on Friday, January 27, 2017. RICARDO B.BRAZZIELL/AMERICAN-STATESMAN

Texas baseball player Kacy Clemens warms up during the first practice of Texas’ 2017 baseball season with his new head coach David Pierce at UFCU Disch-Falk Field on Friday, January 27, 2017. RICARDO B.BRAZZIELL/AMERICAN-STATESMAN

Texas baseball player Andres Sosa warms up during the first practice of Texas’ 2017 baseball season with his new head coach David Pierce at UFCU Disch-Falk Field on Friday, January 27, 2017. RICARDO B.BRAZZIELL/AMERICAN-STATESMAN

Texas baseball player Morgan Cooper Answer questions from the local news media before preparing for his first practice of Texas’ 2017 baseball season with their new head coach David Pierce at UFCU Disch-Falk Field on Friday, January 27, 2017. RICARDO B.BRAZZIELL/AMERICAN-STATESMAN

Texas baseball players prepare for their first practice of Texas’ 2017 baseball season with their new head coach David Pierce at UFCU Disch-Falk Field on Friday, January 27, 2017. RICARDO B.BRAZZIELL/AMERICAN-STATESMAN

Texas baseball players prepare for their first practice of Texas’ 2017 baseball season with their new head coach David Pierce at UFCU Disch-Falk Field on Friday, January 27, 2017. RICARDO B.BRAZZIELL/AMERICAN-STATESMAN

Texas head baseball coach David Pierce warms up during the first practice of the 2017 baseball season at UFCU Disch-Falk Field on Friday, January 27, 2017. RICARDO B.BRAZZIELL/AMERICAN-STATESMAN

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People protesting President Trump as they march through downtown Austin on Inauguration Day Friday January 20, 2017. RICARDO B.BRAZZIELL / AMERICAN-STATESMAN

Member of the LBGT community gathered at the Texas State capitol on Friday, night Jan.20, 2017 as they protest the inauguration.RICARDO B. BRAZZIELL/AMERICAN-STATESMAN

Austin City Council Member Jimmy Flannihan of district 6and member of the LBGT community gathered at the Texas State capitol on Friday, night Jan.20, 2017 as they protest the inauguration.RICARDO B. BRAZZIELL/AMERICAN-STATESMAN

People protesting President Trump as they march through downtown Austin on Inauguration Day Friday January 20, 2017. RICARDO B.BRAZZIELL / AMERICAN-STATESMAN

People gather during the on Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration on the campus of University of Texas. Thousands of peeple marched from to the University of Texas to Texas State Capitol for a program and continued to march Huston-Tillotson University.RICARDO B. BRAZZIELL/AMERICAN-STATESMAN

People march from the University of Texas to the Texas Capitol to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday January 16, 2017. Thousands of people gathered on the south steps of the Texas Capitol for a program and continued to march Huston-Tillotson University.RICARDO B. BRAZZIELL/AMERICAN-STATESMAN

Danielle Todd-Harris 11 speaks during the on Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration on the campus of University of Texas. Danielle Todd-Harris gathered with thousands as they marched to the Texas State Capitol for a program and continued to march Huston-Tillotson University.RICARDO B. BRAZZIELL/AMERICAN-STATESMAN

People march from the University of Texas to the Texas Capitol to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday January 16, 2017. Thousands of people gathered on the south steps of the Texas Capitol for a program and continued to march Huston-Tillotson University.RICARDO B. BRAZZIELL/AMERICAN-STATESMAN

Christine Fanuel preforms “for Every Mountain” by Kurt Carr on the south steps of the Texas State Capitol on Monday during the Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday January 16, 2017.RICARDO B. BRAZZIELL/AMERICAN-STATESMAN

Arlene Morris sings with the music on the south steps of the Texas State Capitol on Monday during the Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday January 16, 2017.RICARDO B. BRAZZIELL/AMERICAN-STATESMAN

Clifton Bailey looks on as he hold a sign on the south steps of the Texas State Capitol on Monday during the Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday January 16, 2017.RICARDO B. BRAZZIELL/AMERICAN-STATESMAN

People march from the University of Texas to the Texas Capitol to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday January 16, 2017. Thousands of people gathered on the south steps of the Texas Capitol for a program and continued to march Huston-Tillotson University.RICARDO B. BRAZZIELL/AMERICAN-STATESMAN

Andre Taylor preforms with Distinguish Soundz on the south steps of the Texas State Capitol on Monday during the Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday January 16, 2017.RICARDO B. BRAZZIELL/AMERICAN-STATESMAN

Rosaia Shepard salutes a marcher as people march on East 11th Street from the Capitol to Huston-Tillotson University on Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday January 16, 2017. Thousands participated in the march, which started at the Martin Luther King Jr. statue on UT, then stopped at the Capitol for a celebration before continuing to HT.RICARDO B. BRAZZIELL/AMERICAN-STATESMAN

People march on East 11th Street from the Capitol to Huston-Tillotson University on Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday January 16, 2017. Thousands participated in the march, which started at the Martin Luther King Jr. statue on UT, then stopped at the Capitol for a celebration before continuing to HT. RICARDO B. BRAZZIELL/AMERICAN-STATESMAN

Texas State University Strutters dance team walk though their routine during practice as they prepare to perform at the 2017 United States Presidential Inauguration in Washington D.C on January 20,2017. The Strutters also have performed at the John F. Kennedy and Lyndon B. Johnson Presidential Inauguration. RICARDO B. BRAZZIELL/AMERICAN-STATESMAN

Texas State University Strutters dance team walk though their routine during practice as they prepare to perform at the 2017 United States Presidential Inauguration in Washington D.C on January 20,2017. The Strutters also have performed at the John F. Kennedy and Lyndon B. Johnson Presidential Inauguration. RICARDO B. BRAZZIELL/AMERICAN-STATESMAN

Texas State University Strutters dance team walk though their routine during practice as they prepare to perform at the 2017 United States Presidential Inauguration in Washington D.C on January 20,2017. The Strutters also have performed at the John F. Kennedy and Lyndon B. Johnson Presidential Inauguration. RICARDO B. BRAZZIELL/AMERICAN-STATESMAN

Texas State University Strutters dance team walk though their routine during practice as they prepare to perform at the 2017 United States Presidential Inauguration in Washington D.C on January 20,2017. The Strutters also have performed at the John F. Kennedy and Lyndon B. Johnson Presidential Inauguration. RICARDO B. BRAZZIELL/AMERICAN-STATESMAN

Texas State University Strutters dancer Nicole Wofford gets ready for practice on Wednesday, January 11, 2017. Texas State University Strutters prepare to perform at the 2017 United States Presidential Inauguration in Washington D.C on January 20,2017. The Strutters also have performed at the John F. Kennedy and Lyndon B. Johnson Presidential Inauguration.RICARDO B. BRAZZIELL/AMERICAN-STATESMAN

Texas State University Strutters dancer head caption Laycen Watson helps her dancers line up as they gets ready for practice on Wednesday, January 11, 2017. Texas State University Strutters prepare to perform at the 2017 United States Presidential Inauguration in Washington D.C on January 20,2017. The Strutters also have performed at the John F. Kennedy and Lyndon B. Johnson Presidential Inauguration.RICARDO B. BRAZZIELL/AMERICAN-STATESMAN

Texas State University Strutters dance instructor Tammy Fife helps her dancers line up as they gets ready for practice on Wednesday, January 11, 2017. Texas State University Strutters prepare to perform at the 2017 United States Presidential Inauguration in Washington D.C on January 20,2017. The Strutters also have performed at the John F. Kennedy and Lyndon B. Johnson Presidential Inauguration.RICARDO B. BRAZZIELL/AMERICAN-STATESMAN

Texas State University Strutters dancer Nicole Wofford lines up as she gets ready for practice on Wednesday, January 11, 2017. Texas State University Strutters prepare to perform at the 2017 United States Presidential Inauguration in Washington D.C on January 20,2017. The Strutters also have performed at the John F. Kennedy and Lyndon B. Johnson Presidential Inauguration.RICARDO B. BRAZZIELL/AMERICAN-STATESMAN

In their mid-90s, Sam and Bertha Shanblum have led full lives that put them at the center of two Austin scenes. For decades, Sam ran the city’s main restaurant supply company and got to know all the players in the scene. For decades, Bertha assisted a UT psychology professor who led one its most innovative programs. RICARDO B. BRAZZIELL/AMERICAN-STATESMAN

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Josey Walker , 16, comforts his mother Shana Walker as they remember Michael Mince, 15, who was killed in a hit and run crash on Monday. Mince, a sophomore at Lehman High School, was walking with two friends at the corner of FM 2001 and Texas 21 when he was hit by a Dodge pickup in Niederwald. Police say the driver did not stay at the scene after hitting the teen.RICARDO B. BRAZZIELL/AMERICAN-STATESMAN

From left to right, Karin Mince mother of Michael Mince as she remebers her son as balloons fly away in honor of a Michael Mince, 15, on Friday, Dec. 30, 2016 at Gregg-Clarke Park in Kyle, Texas.Michael Mince, 15, who was killed in a hit and run crash on Monday. Mince, a sophomore at Lehman High School, was walking with two friends at the corner of FM 2001 and Texas 21 when he was hit by a Dodge pickup in Niederwald. Police say the driver did not stay at the scene after hitting the teen.RICARDO B. BRAZZIELL/AMERICAN-STATESMAN

At left, Shana Walker share a moment with Karin Mince mother of Michael Mince, as Family and friends gathered at Gregg-Clarke Park in Kyle, Texas to remember Michael Mince, 15, who was killed in a hit and run crash on Monday. Mince, a sophomore at Lehman High School, was walking with two friends at the corner of FM 2001 and Texas 21 when he was hit by a Dodge pickup in Niederwald. Police say the driver did not stay at the scene after hitting the teen.RICARDO B. BRAZZIELL/AMERICAN-STATESMAN

Lenny Sanchez comforts his son Leo,11 as balloons fly away in honor of a Michael Mince, 15, on Friday, Dec. 30, 2016. At left Leo’s mother Dawn looks on as they remember Michael Mince, 15, who was killed in a hit and run crash on Monday. Mince, a sophomore at Lehman High School, was walking with two friends at the corner of FM 2001 and Texas 21 when he was hit by a Dodge pickup in Niederwald. Police say the driver did not stay at the scene after hitting the teen.RICARDO B. BRAZZIELL/AMERICAN-STATESMAN

Madison West holds a photo of Michael Mince, 15, who was killed in a hit and run crash on Monday. Mince, a sophomore at Lehman High School, was walking with two friends at the corner of FM 2001 and Texas 21 when he was hit by a Dodge pickup in Niederwald. Police say the driver did not stay at the scene after hitting the teen.RICARDO B. BRAZZIELL/AMERICAN-STATESMAN

Family and friends gathered at Gregg-Clarke Park in Kyle, Texas on Friday Dec. 30, 2016 to remember Michael Mince, 15, who was killed in a hit and run crash on Monday. Mince, a sophomore at Lehman High School, was walking with two friends at the corner of FM 2001 and Texas 21 when he was hit by a Dodge pickup in Niederwald. Police say the driver did not stay at the scene after hitting the teen RICARDO B. BRAZZIELL/AMERICAN-STATESMAN

From left to right, Karin Mince mother of Michael Mince looks on with her 10-year-old-daughter Kaylee and the uncle Robert Mince, and the grandmother Silvia Mince as balloons fly away in honor of a Michael Mince, 15, on Friday, Dec. 30, 2016 at Gregg-Clarke Park in Kyle, Texas.Michael Mince, 15, who was killed in a hit and run crash on Monday. Mince, a sophomore at Lehman High School, was walking with two friends at the corner of FM 2001 and Texas 21 when he was hit by a Dodge pickup in Niederwald. Police say the driver did not stay at the scene after hitting the teen.RICARDO B. BRAZZIELL/AMERICAN-STATESMAN

Sheriff Sally Hernandez speaks during the Oath of Office Ceremony at the Travis County Commissioners court on Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2017.RICARDO B. BRAZZIELL/AMERICAN-STATESMAN

Sheriff Sally Hernandez prays with family, friends and The Honorable Bob Perkins senior District Judge before being sworn in during the Oath of Office Ceremony at the Travis County Commissioners court on Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2017.RICARDO B. BRAZZIELL/AMERICAN-STATESMAN

Sheriff Sally Hernandez hugs The Honorable Bob Perkins senior District Judge after being sworn in during the Oath of Office Ceremony at the Travis County Commissioners court on Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2017.RICARDO B. BRAZZIELL/AMERICAN-STATESMAN

Sheriff Sally Hernandez shake has after being sworn by The Honorable Bob Perkins senior District Judge in during the Oath of Office Ceremony at the Travis County Commissioners court on Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2017.RICARDO B. BRAZZIELL/AMERICAN-STATESMAN

Sheriff Sally Hernandez looks on during the Oath of Office Ceremony at the Travis County Commissioners court on Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2017.RICARDO B. BRAZZIELL/AMERICAN-STATESMAN

Sheriff Sally Hernandez swears in her command staff during the Oath of Office Ceremony at the Travis County Commissioners court on Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2017.RICARDO B. BRAZZIELL/AMERICAN-STATESMAN

Sheriff Sally Hernandez raises her hand as she is being sworn by The Honorable Bob Perkins senior District Judge in during the Oath of Office Ceremony at the Travis County Commissioners court on Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2017.RICARDO B. BRAZZIELL/AMERICAN-STATESMAN

Sheriff Sally Hernandez speaks during the Oath of Office Ceremony at the Travis County Commissioners court on Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2017.RICARDO B. BRAZZIELL/AMERICAN-STATESMAN

The striking Goddess of Liberty, one of the most famous Texas statues on top of the Texas State Capitol is silhouetted against a full moon, Monday, Nov. 14, 2016. 2016. A full moon at its perigee is called super moon. Monday’s supermoon is the brightest since 1948.RICARDO B. BRAZZIELL/AMERICAN-STATESMAN

A full moon at its perigee is called super moon. Monday’s supermoon is the brightest since 1948.RICARDO B. BRAZZIELL/AMERICAN-STATESMAN

Austin Fire fighters Michael Pfaff, Dan Dillion, Alphonse “AX” Dellert, and Eric Lupton help a motorcyclist after being involved in a crash with a vehicle near the south Congress Hotel on July 15, 2016. Far left a man who was involved in the wreck is over come with emotion as he looks on at the scene.RICARDO B. BRAZZIELL/AMERICAN-STATESMAN

Members of Epsilon Iota Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity perform as they make their way through the Juneteenth parade on Saturday, June 18,2016. Juneteenth, also known as Juneteenth Independence Day or Freedom Day is a holiday in the United States that commemorates the announcement of the abolition of slavery in the U.S. state of Texas in June 1865, and more generally the emancipation of African-American slaves throughout the Confederate South.RICARDO B. BRAZZIELL/AMERICAN-STATESMAN

Greater Houston All-Star Marching Show Band make perfroms during the parade on Saturday, June 18, 2016. Juneteenth, also known as Juneteenth Independence Day or Freedom Day is a holiday in the United States that commemorates the announcement of the abolition of slavery in the U.S. state of Texas in June 1865, and more generally the emancipation of African-American slaves throughout the Confederate South.RICARDO B. BRAZZIELL/AMERICAN-STATESMAN

Kids rush to pick up candy during the Juneteenth parade on Saturday, June 18, 2016. Juneteenth, also known as Juneteenth Independence Day or Freedom Day is a holiday in the United States that commemorates the announcement of the abolition of slavery in the U.S. state of Texas in June 1865, and more generally the emancipation of African-American slaves throughout the Confederate South.RICARDO B. BRAZZIELL/AMERICAN-STATESMAN

Greater Houston All-Star Marching Show Band make perfroms during the parade on Saturday, June 18, 2016. Juneteenth, also known as Juneteenth Independence Day or Freedom Day is a holiday in the United States that commemorates the announcement of the abolition of slavery in the U.S. state of Texas in June 1865, and more generally the emancipation of African-American slaves throughout the Confederate South.RICARDO B. BRAZZIELL/AMERICAN-STATESMAN

Austin All-Star Marching Show Band make perfroms during the parade on Saturday, June 18, 2016. Juneteenth, also known as Juneteenth Independence Day or Freedom Day is a holiday in the United States that commemorates the announcement of the abolition of slavery in the U.S. state of Texas in June 1865, and more generally the emancipation of African-American slaves throughout the Confederate South.RICARDO B. BRAZZIELL/AMERICAN-STATESMAN

A fan Looks on during the UIL Class 3A finals championship game between the Grapevine Mustangs against the Whitehouse Wildcats at the Dell Diamond on Thursday, June 9, 2016.RICARDO B. BRAZZIELL/AMERICAN-STATESMAN

West Trojans baseball team runs to teammate Bailey Horn as the celebrate during the UIL Class 3A finals championship game at the Dell Diamond on Thursday, June 9, 2016. The West Trojans beat the Van Alstyne Panthers 10-4.RICARDO B. BRAZZIELL/AMERICAN-STATESMAN

West Trojans Griffin Paxton run in safe a home plate for a score against Van Alstyne Panthers Jon Burge during the UIL Class 3A finals championship game at the Dell Diamond on Thursday, June 9, 2016. The West Trojans beat the Van Alstyne Panthers 10-4.RICARDO B. BRAZZIELL/AMERICAN-STATESMAN

Van Alstyne Panthers Jake Hillebrenner tries to make a double play at second base against West Trojans Griffin Paxton during the UIL Class 3A finals championship game at the Dell Diamond on Thursday, June 9, 2016. The West Trojans beat the Van Alstyne Panthers 10-4.RICARDO B. BRAZZIELL/AMERICAN-STATESMAN

West Trojans Preston Macik and teammate Hunter Kruppa celebrates a score against the the Van Alstyne Panthers during the UIL Class 3A finals championship game at the Dell Diamond on Thursday, June 9, 2016. The West Trojans beat the Van Alstyne Panthers 10-4.RICARDO B. BRAZZIELL/AMERICAN-STATESMAN

West Trojans Preston Macik makes a pass to West Trojans Griffin Paxton as he catches the ball and runs down Van Alstyne Panthers Bryce Moody for an out during the UIL Class 3A finals championship game at the Dell Diamond on Thursday, June 9, 2016. The West Trojans beat the Van Alstyne Panthers 10-4.RICARDO B. BRAZZIELL/AMERICAN-STATESMAN

Van Alstyne Panthers Brady Welch left and Trey Jones right are overcome with emotion after losing to West Trojans during the UIL Class 3A finals championship game at the Dell Diamond on Thursday, June 9, 2016. The West Trojans beat the Van Alstyne Panthers 10-4.RICARDO B. BRAZZIELL/AMERICAN-STATESMAN

West Trojans baseball team runs to teammate Bailey Horn as the celebrate during the UIL Class 3A finals championship game at the Dell Diamond on Thursday, June 9, 2016. The West Trojans beat the Van Alstyne Panthers 10-4.RICARDO B. BRAZZIELL/AMERICAN-STATESMAN

Flatonia Bulldogs Nick Flores celebrates after sliding in safe a home plate during the top of 4th inning against the Bosqueville Bulldogs in the Class 2A Semifinals during the UIL baseball Tournament at Dell Diamond on Wednesday, June 8, 2016. Flatonia Bulldogs beat Bosqueville Bulldogs 10-4RICARDO B. BRAZZIELL/AMERICAN-STATESMAN

Stamford Bulldogs Wesley Gonzales is overcome with emotion after losing 9-0 against Beckville Bearcats in the Class 2A Semifinals during the UIL baseball Tournament at Dell Diamond on Wednesday, June 8, 2016.

Beckville Bearcats celebrate a win to advance over the Stamford Bulldogs in the in the Class 2A Semifinals during the UIL baseball Tournament at Dell Diamond on Wednesday, June 8, 2016. Beckville Bearcats beat the Stamford Bulldogs 9-0.RICARDO B. BRAZZIELL/AMERICAN-STATESMAN

Stamford Bulldogs Garett Ramos is overcome with emotion after losing 9-0 against Beckville Bearcats in the Class 2A Semifinals during the UIL baseball Tournament at Dell Diamond on Wednesday, June 8, 2016.RICARDO B. BRAZZIELL/AMERICAN-STATESMAN

At left Janie Flores tries to rest on her daughter Michelle Weaver as she looks on as their neighbor Elijah Perez 10 tries to rest at Buda City Hall at 3:00am in the morning on Friday, May 27, 2016. Residents from bluff street in Buda, Texas were evacuated due to the flooding in the area from the server thunderstorms.RICARDO B. BRAZZIELL/AMERICAN-STATESMAN

Carole Buers tries to stay warm after she was flooded out of her apartment for the third time during a server rain storm in Buda Texas on Friday, May 27, 2016.RICARDO B. BRAZZIELL/AMERICAN-STATESMAN

Two men stand on the north Dry Creek bridge as they look on at a stranded vehicle from the rising flood water in South Austin on early Friday Morning, May 27, 2016.RICARDO B. BRAZZIELL/AMERICAN-STATESMAN

Gavin Tabone smile at his Barton Hill elementary choir students as they perform at the 10th anniversary of the opening of Birds Barbershop on Sunday, May 15, 2016.

Eighteen people celebrate as they gather outside of Birds Barbershop to get a record for the most people with their hair braided together in one circle. On lookers watch as they try to get the record during the 10th anniversary of the opening of Birds Barbershop on South Lamar on Sunday, May 15, 2016.”We couldn’t think of a better way to celebrate a decade in business in Austin than to do the weirdest, Willie-est most Birds thing possible, ” said Birds Barbershop Co-Founder Michael Portman. “Birds Barbershop’s growth this past decade is directly tied to the support we get from the people of Austin, ” said Birds Barbershop Co-Founder Jayson Rapaport.

Eighteen people celebrate as they gather outside of Birds Barbershop to get a record for the most people with their hair braided together in one circle. On lookers watch as they try to get the record during the 10th anniversary of the opening of Birds Barbershop on Sunday, May 15, 2016. “We couldn’t think of a better way to celebrate a decade in business in Austin than to do the weirdest, Willie-est most Birds thing possible, ” said Birds Barbershop Co-Founder Michael Portman. “Birds Barbershop’s growth this past decade is directly tied to the support we get from the people of Austin, ” said Birds Barbershop Co-Founder Jayson Rapaport.

From left to right, Isabella Vanya, Melissa Case-Vincent and Madelyn Carson poses for a selfie while their hair is braided together with 15 other people during the 10th anniversary of the opening of Birds Barbershop on Sunday, May 15, 2016. Eighteen people gather outside of Birds Barbershop to get a record for the most people with their hair braided together in one circle. “We couldn’t think of a better way to celebrate a decade in business in Austin than to do the weirdest, Willie-est most Birds thing possible,” said Birds Barbershop Co-Founder Michael Portman.RICARDO B. BRAZZIELL/AMERICAN-STATESMAN

UT Recruit, Salado High School senior shortstop Mallory Schattle connects with the ball during practice on Thursday, May 5, 2016. Salado has a chance to reach state in softball for the first time in school history. Mallory Schattle the only girl in school history to have an athletic scholarship for softball. She’s the hitting and defensive start of team that is 18-7.

Manor triple-jumper Jonathan Gaston, who enters the Class 5A state meet with the top qualifying mark. This past fall, he led Manor to the Class 5A, Division II football playoffs as the team’s starting quarterback. Jonathan Gaston practice his technique at Manor High School track and field on Tuesday, May 10, 2016.RICARDO B. BRAZZIELL/AMERICAN-STATESMAN

Manor High School Jonathan Gaston competes in the triple jump during the opening day of the UIL State Championship track and field at Mike A. Myers Stadium on Thursday, May 12, 2016. Jonathan Gaston came in 6th place during the competition.RICARDO B. BRAZZIELL/AMERICAN-STATESMAN

Carter Blunt of Frisco Independence high school takes a breath after wining in the 5A 3200 meter run during the UIL Track & Field Championship on Thursday, May 12 2016.RICARDO B. BRAZZIELL/AMERICAN-STATESMAN

Trenton Wallace of Grandview competes in the high jump during the UIL Track & Field Championship on Thursday, May 12 2016.RICARDO B. BRAZZIELL/AMERICAN-STATESMAN

From left to right, Salado high School Eagles Reagan Morreal, Katey Ewton, Sam Isbell and Ashlen LaCanne are overcome with emotion after losing against the Jasper High school Bulldogs 1-0 during the Class 4A girls state semifinal at Birkelbach Field in Georgetown,Texas on Wednesday, April 13, 2016.

Jasper High school Bulldogs celebrate the only score of the game to beat Salado High School Eagles 1-0 during the Class 4A girls state semifinal at Birkelbach Field in Georgetown,Texas on Wednesday, April 13, 2016.RICARDO B. BRAZZIELL/AMERICAN-STATESMAN

Teammates of the Salado high School Eagles are overcome with emotion after losing against the Jasper High school Bulldogs 1-0 during the Class 4A girls state semifinal at Birkelbach Field in Georgetown, Texas on Wednesday, April 13, 2016.RICARDO B. BRAZZIELL/AMERICAN-STATESMAN

Jasper High school Bulldogs Alivia RIchardson and Macy Kendrick celebrate a score over Salado Eagles 1-0 during the Class 4A girls state semifinal at Birkelbach Field in Georgetown,Texas on Wednesday, April 13, 2016.RICARDO B. BRAZZIELL/AMERICAN-STATESMAN

Salado high School Eagles China Saxtion lowers her head after Jasper High school Bulldogs scores 1-0 against Salado during the Class 4A girls state semifinal at Birkelbach Field in Georgetown,Texas on Wednesday, April 13, 2016.RICARDO B. BRAZZIELL/AMERICAN-STATESMAN

Salado high School Eagles against the Jasper High school Bulldogs during the Class 4A girls state semifinal at Birkelbach Field in Georgetown,Texas on Wednesday, April 13, 2016.RICARDO B. BRAZZIELL/AMERICAN-STATESMAN

Salado high School Eagles Kristin Crouch heads the ball against the Jasper High school Bulldogs Julie Carter during the Class 4A girls state semifinal at Birkelbach Field in Georgetown,Texas on Wednesday, April 13, 2016.RICARDO B. BRAZZIELL/AMERICAN-STATESMAN